Terrelle Pryor arrested near Pittsburgh on suspected MDMA possession

Former NFL quarterback and wide receiver Terrelle Pryor was arrested on May 24 near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, following a traffic stop in Monroeville that led to a drug possession charge, officials said. Authorities said Pryor was in the back seat of a Mercedes that was stopped for speeding. Police reported seeing a baggie with a powdery substance they suspected to be MDMA.

Officials said officers noticed Pryor lying in the back seat in what they described as an “odd” position and that he appeared to be breathing heavily during the stop. Police also said a rifle was found on the floor of the back seat.

Authorities did not provide additional details in the information available, including whether the suspected substance was confirmed by lab testing or when Pryor is expected to appear in court.

Details cited by police from the Monroeville traffic stop

Officials said the stop began as a speeding violation and that Pryor’s position in the back seat drew officers’ attention. Police said the rifle was visible on the floor area of the back seat.

Authorities said the suspected substance came into view when Pryor removed his wallet to show officers his concealed carry permit. Police described the powdery substance as suspected MDMA and treated the matter as a drug possession case stemming from the stop.

Pryor’s NFL career and later playing stints

Pryor was selected in the third round of the 2011 supplemental draft and spent three seasons with the Oakland Raiders as a quarterback. He later returned to the league in 2015 as a wide receiver with the Cleveland Browns after being out of the NFL in 2014.

He also played for Washington, and during the 2018 season appeared for both the New York Jets and Buffalo Bills. The May 24 arrest is the latest off-field development involving the former NFL player.

Any next steps in the case, including potential court dates or additional filings, are expected to become clearer as proceedings move forward.